Spinach Salad W Roasted Garlic And Bacon Dressing Recipes

Steps:

• In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels. Discard all but 1 tablespoon drippings., Add vinegar, garlic, brown sugar, mustard and seasonings to drippings; heat through, stirring to blend. Transfer to a small bowl; gradually whisk in oil. Stir in half of the bacon., Place spinach, onion and eggs in a large bowl; toss with warm dressing. Sprinkle with remaining bacon; serve immediately.

Steps:

• Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, turning once, until very crisp, 7 to 9 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Spoon up 1 tablespoon of the remaining drippings and add them to a small measuring cup along with the olive oil.
• Whisk together the vinegar, capers, mustard, egg and oil mixture in a large salad bowl. Stir in the chives and parsley. Add the spinach to the bowl and toss to coat. Finely chop the reserved bacon and sprinkle over the top of the salad. Season to taste.

Steps:

• Remove the stems from the spinach and wash, drain and pat dry thoroughly. Place into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
• Place the eggs into an electric kettle and cover with cold water by at least 1-inch. Turn the kettle on. Once the water comes to a boil, the kettle will turn itself off. Leave the eggs in the water for 15 minutes. Remove and peel off the shell. Slice each egg into 8 pieces and set aside.
• While the eggs are cooking, fry the bacon and remove to a paper towel to drain, reserving 3 tablespoons of the rendered fat. Crumble the bacon and set aside.
• Transfer the fat to a small saucepan set over low heat and whisk in the red wine vinegar, sugar and Dijon mustard. Season with a small pinch each of kosher salt and black pepper.
• Add the mushrooms and the sliced onion to the spinach and toss. Add the dressing and bacon and toss to combine. Divide the spinach between 4 plates or bowls and evenly divide the egg among them. Season with pepper, as desired. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• In a medium skillet, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until just crisp. Drain on paper towels and crumble when cool enough to handle. Set aside.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and garlic.
• Wash the spinach leaves very well and spin dry. Tear the leaves into small pieces and place in a medium salad bowl. Add the mushrooms and bacon, and toss to combine. Pour 2/3 cup of the dressing over the salad (reserve the rest for another use) and toss again. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 375.
• 2. Combine 1/4 cup oil and garlic in small baking dish.
• 3. Cover with foil; bake until garlic is very tender, about 35 minutes.
• 4. Using slotted spoon, transfer garlic to work surface and finely chop.
• 5. Transfer garlic to medium bowl. Reserve roasted garlic oil.
• 6. Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 4 minutes.
• 7. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels.
• 8. Pour drippings into medium bowl.
• 9. Add vinegar, shallot, mustard, honey, molasses and tarragon and whisk to blend.
• 10. Add roasted garlic, garlic oil, bacon and remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil and whisk to blend well.
• 11. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
• 12. Place spinach, sliced onion and blue cheese in large bowl.
• 13. Toss with enough dressing to coat.
• 14. Serve.

Steps:

• Place spinach into a large serving bowl, top with hard-cooked eggs, mushrooms, 4 crumbled strips of bacon, Swiss cheese, and almonds.
• Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir in shallots and garlic, and cook until softened and translucent, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and 2 crumbled strips of bacon; season to taste with salt and pepper, then cook until hot.
• Pour hot dressing over spinach and toss to coat.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375.
• Combine 1/4 cup oil and garlic in small baking dish.
• Cover with foil; bake until garlic is very tender, about 35 minutes.
• Using slotted spoon, transfer garlic to work surface and finely chop.
• Transfer garlic to medium bowl. Reserve roasted garlic oil.
• Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 4 minutes.
• Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels.
• Pour drippings into medium bowl.
• Add vinegar, shallot, mustard, honey, molasses and tarragon and whisk to blend.
• Add roasted garlic, garlic oil, bacon and remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil and whisk to blend well.
• Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
• Place spinach, sliced onion and blue cheese in large bowl.
• Toss with enough dressing to coat.
• Serve.

Steps:

• Place the spinach in a large bowl and leave at room temperature. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Use a slotted spoon to gently lower the eggs into the water. Boil until both the whites and yolks are set (hard-boiled), about 10 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl filled with ice water and cool completely. Once cool, peel the eggs and cut each into quarters.
• Meanwhile, put the bacon in a large skillet and set over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Remove half of the bacon fat to a small bowl and reserve.
• Return the skillet and remaining bacon fat to medium heat. Add the mushrooms, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and a few grinds of black pepper to the same skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in the reserved bacon fat, vinegar, mustard and honey and whisk until smooth and emulsified. Taste and season with more salt and pepper.
• Pour the hot bacon dressing over the spinach and toss until evenly coated and slightly wilted. Transfer to a platter and top with the eggs, red onion and reserved bacon.